This is the most "filmy" film on the list. The action sequences in Vancouver are slick. The comedy—especially the scenes with the Punjabi-Canadian police chief—is gold. However, the film suffers from an identity crisis. Is it a rom-com? An action thriller? A social drama about drugs? It tries to be all three and doesn't fully succeed at any. The songs, particularly "Gutt Nu Phirde" , were chartbusters. Diljit’s charm carries the weak patches. If you are a fan, you will love it. If not, you might find the 150-minute runtime long.
⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) 7. Zindagi Zindabaad (Released: December 2022) Starring: Satinder Sartaaj, Sargun Mehta, Neeru Bajwa Director: Manav Shah 7 Hit Movies Punjabi 2022
Harnaaz Sandhu’s debut. The Miss Universe title brought massive hype. But beyond that, the film is a laugh-a-minute rollercoaster. Gippy Grewal directing himself worked—he gave himself the best comedic lines. This is the most "filmy" film on the list
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) 2. Maujaan Hi Maujaan (Released: June 2022) Starring: Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta, Binnu Dhillon, Tanu Grewal Director: Smeep Kang However, the film suffers from an identity crisis
A serious, soul-stirring drama about a father (Satinder Sartaaj) fighting the system to bring back his son who has been wrongly implicated in a drug case and imprisoned in a foreign country. It is a commentary on the Punjabi drug epidemic and the desperation of families.
This time, the "Jatt" (Diljit) and "Juliet" (Neeru) are undercover cops in Canada, pretending to be a married couple on a honeymoon to catch a drug lord. Their old bickering chemistry returns, but this time, the stakes are life and death.
The first half is pure, unadulterated chaos with laugh-out-loud moments. The second half shifts gear into emotional drama without becoming preachy. The music— "Majha Block" and "Rang" —was viral. However, the climax feels rushed. While the resolution is sweet, you wish they had spent 10 more minutes unpacking the societal reaction. Still, it was the sleeper hit of the year, proving that content is king.